Album: Evergreen
Sometimes I need You to be tough
Solid as a wall of stone
When my enemies gather outside
And I cannot fight them off alone
Let me hide behind the wall
So the arrows don't get through to me
Like a fortress strong and tall
That's what I need for You to be
Sometimes brother sometimes
Sometimes I need You to be sharper
Than a two edged sword
When my heart and mind lead me astray
And You know I cannot see the way
When I stumble and fall
And temptation makes a fool of me
Upon You I will call
Restore me in humility
And love sister sweet love
Sometimes I need You just to be tender
Soft as a baby's skin
Warm as a mother's smile
When my fears attack me from within
When You hold me let me cry
So I know my tears get through to You
To sing a gentle lullaby
That's all I need for You to do
Sometimes sometimes
Sometimes I know it's hard to tell
And it's hard for me to tell you
Tough or tender I'll try to remember
That You need me too
And I will do the same for You
Sometimes brother
Sometimes sweet sister sometimes
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This song helped encourage me and my wife since Honeytree's Evergreen album came out back in the 70's. We still listen to her music, but "Sometimes I Need You" is extra special. - Jan 2023